Describe what you make: At nea studio, we make sustainable designs, with a focus on solar, in a range of scales: product, furniture, architecture, and landscape/urban. Our team of specialists researches and develops the incorporation into design of “organic” materials and emerging environmental techniques.

Solar Chandelier by nea studio.…

The most important thing you’ve designed to date: Cocoon House embodies our philosophy and design principles most comprehensively. It’s LEED certified while serving the goal of awakening its inhabitants and visitors to the subtle light play throughout the day and seasons.

Describe the problem your work solves: Creating ‘green’ architecture and design that uplifts people’s spirits by heightening their senses, their connection to nature, and awareness of its rhythms.

Describe the project you are working on now: Solar lighting and furniture, research, and development.

A new or forthcoming project we should know about: Beanie Sofa, made of lentils and organic latex, as well as a monograph on Cocoon House that’s in the beginning of the publication process, both to be launched in 2019.

Latitude Light by nea studio.…

Beanie Sofa by nea studio.…

What you absolutely must have in your studio: Good energy, humor, positivity, and dedication.

What you do when you’re not working: Spend time with friends and family, talking, walking, reading, and cooking. Listening to music with my 14-year-old and reading with my ten-year-old. Walking outdoors. Meditating.